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Julie Huynh

I did this class with my business partner and it was an amazing experience. I haven’t done a class quite like this one at Mindful Maki. It gave us a chance to truly slow down and be intentional, and the prompt cards from the class really enabled us to think deeply, whether it’s about our friendship/connection + more

Menolly Lee

incredible date night experience that let's you both truly feel present together. James is an amazing instructor and makes you really feel relaxed and enjoy the moment. Quite enjoyed taking it at our own pace and the cute cards used as conversation starters. Premium ingredients are also used to make + more

Declan Bucco

An absolutely fantastic class. My wife and I had the best time and cannot believe how enjoyable it was. We raved about it the entire drive home and would love to do it again.

Candy Luk

Amazing and fun mindful experience! James is very professional in both mindfulness teaching as well as sushi making! My partner and I have learnt a lot during the session and enjoyed our final products at the end a lot! They also gave us a lovely dessert to end the night. Fish quality was fantastic. Highly recommend it!

Arfin M

Brilliant and well thought through experience. Life has been quite busy the past year and this session certainly helped practice slowing down :)

Ivy Ng

So peaceful, calm and all round lovely experience. James is a brilliant host, keeping the pacing relaxed and providing a space for meaningful conversations between the group. The prompting is well thought out, with moments to reflect between every step. And also as a foodie, I love how eveey ingredient + more

Reezvy Ali

James has crafted an experience here that is so beautiful and necessary for the present day adult. The slowed down atmosphere combined with the amazing food and people is really grounding. I recommend anyone going on a first date or just catching up with friends to try this out. Quickest 2 hours of your life.

Neo Vu

It was a good time after long days working. Chill & relaxing plus learning something new. Its just a wholesome experience. Thank you team

Neo Vu

This was a really special experience. I felt more present and relaxed throughout, with a perfect balance between cooking and reflection. The prompts were thoughtfully paced and helped us go deeper into conversations. The mindfulness elements also slowed things down in a good way. Everything was clear + more

Tianna Pessotto

James facilitated an amazing session - truly a one of a kind experience. I don’t want to give much away but if you’re looking for a unique date night idea that goes beyond a simple get together and allows you to have fun as well as nurture that deeper connection with your partner, Mindful Maki is the one!

Jason Le

Mindful Maki was a truly unique experience. My partner and I expected a chirashi bowl cooking class with some mindfulness elements on the side. Very quickly, we came to the shared realisation that this class was focused on intentionally slowing down to build a connection with your partner and the preparation + more

Ina Grace Jose

Mindful Maki was honestly such a great experience learning to slow down, pause and reflect with someone that is very meaningful in your life. I went with my younger brother as a sibling bonding activity and we honestly learnt more about each other and actually had the time to talk with each other and + more

Khoa Nguyen

Wow! What an introspective dining/culinary experience, my partner Tianna and I came in without any real expectations for the experience, and we both came out of it calmer and more in tune with one another. mindful Maki helped us find space in our business lives for a moment of insightfulness, into each + more

Huon Toombs

great unique experience - loved it!

Emelie Fogelberg

I booked this as a team building exercise for my team (there are three of us). James put together a bespoke session for us and it was so interesting learning the different aspects of rice and sashimi making. We all felt very relaxed (and full!) after the cooking class and I feel like we all went away + more

Melly Arias Holtschamp

Every detail was thoughtfully considered, creating a calm and intentional space. The experience allowed us to slow down, be present, and genuinely connect while sharing something meaningful together. It felt relaxed, nurturing, and very well held from start to finish

Phillip Quigg

We greatly enjoyed Mindful Maki. It was a thoughtful way to share the making of a meal. The prompt cards throughout the afternoon sparked our conversations and led us along the steps to make our meal. Our session was aimed at couples, and we found it exciting and interesting to reflect on past experiences + more

Sharren Kou

I was so impressed by this Mindful Maki experience, and even more impressed by our teacher, James. The class and deck felt so intentional, and had the perfect ratio of engagement and self-guidance. I left with a newfound appreciation for the mindfulness aspect of cooking, learning that cooking can be + more

Cathy Nguyen

This was the first time that my friends and I attended an experience like this, and it was easily the most memorable “cooking class” that i’ve ever done. James did an incredible job at setting up the night with his thoughtful touches- from the freshly sourced ingredients, to his attentiveness with + more

Qing Zhong

I attended the workshop with two of my closest friends and it was such a special experience. The workshop blended creativity, mindfulness, and connection in a way that felt both effortless and deeply intentional. Working together to create our sushi bowls felt like a gentle return to the simple joy of + more

Phuong Giang

I loved the mindful prompts, they were thought provoking and engaging. They provided a basis for discussion around relationships and psychology. Also bonus, we had amazing chirashi to accompany the chats. Food was easy to make!

Chris Jose

It’s quite rare to take a moment and reflect on your experiences in life. There are too many distractions and it’s only amplified by social media. James has set up something truly special where he invites you to connect with others (or even with yourself) through the one experience every human shares: + more

Cindy Tran

I recently attended James’ mindful cooking ritual workshop at Chestnut Café, and it was truly beautiful. The whole experience centred around slowing down, being present, and reconnecting with the people we love. James’ gentle guidance and thoughtful approach made the session feel meaningful + more

Edwina Y

This was such a memorable experience! James fostered a warm and inviting atmosphere and this experience combined my curiosity for cooking with a gentle mindfulness element. You also get mindfulness cards which really guide you through the process which was great. Highly recommend for friends or couples

Jonathan Nguyen

James was an amazing teacher. He made all the tasks super easy to follow whilst facilitating unique conversations between my partner and I. The process genuinely felt like a unique way of story telling. Would certainly like to take this class again in the future!

John Pham

This wasn’t a typical cooking class. It felt more like taking a breather from life for a few hours. The way James guided everything made it comfortable and easy to follow, even for someone who doesn’t cook much. The food was legit, the atmosphere was relaxing, and my partner and I actually had proper + more

Nathan Rebello

Really introspective experience that was also thoroughly enjoyable in a group setting. Really recommend this for couples, friends, siblings anyone really! Awesome idea!